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15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad

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A vibrant and quick salad featuring sweet strawberries, crisp spinach, and a tangy honey-balsamic dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups baby spinach, loosely packed, dried well
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or goat cheese)
  • 1/2 cup nuts, sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or white balsamic)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a jar, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds (if using). Seal and shake until smooth and slightly thick.
  2. Prep the produce. Wash and dry the spinach. Hull and slice the strawberries. Thinly slice the red onion. Dice the avocado, if using.
  3. Build the base. Place spinach in a large bowl. Add the red onion and half of the strawberries.
  4. Dress lightly. Drizzle about half the dressing over the bowl. Toss gently to coat the greens without bruising.
  5. Add toppings. Sprinkle in the nuts and most of the feta (or goat cheese). Add remaining strawberries and avocado on top.
  6. Toast the nuts (if not already toasted). Warm a dry skillet over medium heat and toast sliced almonds or chopped pecans for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden. Or bake on a sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes. Let cool 1–2 minutes.
  7. Finish and serve. Add toasted nuts to the salad. Drizzle more dressing to taste. Toss gently, season with a pinch more salt and pepper if needed, and serve right away.

Notes

Store components separately for best texture: greens, strawberries, nuts, cheese, and dressing each in their own containers.

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